You’re paying an average of $161 per month for electricity in Rhode Island—some of the highest rates in the country. When your electrical system fails or your panel can’t handle the load, that bill doesn’t drop. It gets worse.
What you need is an electrical contractor in Johnston, RI who can diagnose the real issue, fix it right the first time, and make sure your home or business stays code-compliant. That means fewer service calls, no failed inspections, and actual peace of mind when the next storm rolls through.
We’ve completed over 1,500 commercial projects and thousands of residential jobs across Rhode Island. The work we do today prevents the emergency calls you don’t want to make tomorrow—especially when outages in Johnston can stretch for days after a nor’easter.
We’ve been operating as a licensed electrical company in Johnston, RI and throughout Rhode Island since the early 1990s. We’re a family-run operation with Master Electricians and Electrical Inspector Certified professionals on every job.
We’re not the biggest electrical contractor in the state, and we’re fine with that. What matters more is showing up when we say we will, doing the work to code, and treating your property like it’s our own. That approach has kept us busy for 30 years without gimmicks or aggressive sales tactics.
Johnston residents deal with the same grid vulnerabilities as the rest of Rhode Island—aging infrastructure, frequent storm-related outages, and utility companies that can take days to restore power. We can’t control the weather, but we can make sure your electrical system is ready for it.
First, we assess what you actually need. That might be a panel upgrade, new wiring, generator installation, or emergency repair. We don’t upsell services you don’t need—we give you a clear scope of work and pricing based on the job itself.
Once you approve the estimate, we schedule the work around your availability. For residential projects in Johnston, that usually means coordinating with your schedule so you’re not left without power during dinner. For commercial jobs, we work around your business hours to minimize downtime.
During the job, our licensed electricians handle all the technical work, pull the necessary permits, and make sure everything meets current NFPA code standards. After we’re done, we walk you through what we did and answer any questions. If an inspection is required, we coordinate that too.
You get a system that works, documentation for your records, and a team you can call again if something comes up. That’s it—no drama, no surprises.
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Every electrical project we handle in Johnston includes licensed Master Electricians who actually know Rhode Island code requirements. That’s not optional—it’s the baseline. You also get full insurance coverage, which means if something goes wrong, you’re protected.
For residential electrical work, that covers everything from panel upgrades and rewiring to lighting installations and EV charger setups. If your home was built before 1990, there’s a good chance your panel isn’t equipped to handle modern electrical loads. We can evaluate that and recommend upgrades that prevent breaker trips and potential fire hazards.
On the commercial side, we’ve worked on over 1,500 projects across Rhode Island—everything from retail spaces to industrial facilities. Commercial electrical work has stricter code requirements, and inspections are more rigorous. We handle that process so you don’t have to chase down paperwork or deal with failed inspections.
We’re also an authorized Generac dealer, which matters in Johnston. When storms knock out power for 100,000+ Rhode Islanders at a time, a backup generator isn’t a luxury—it’s the difference between riding it out comfortably and scrambling for hotel rooms.
If your breakers trip frequently, your lights dim when you run appliances, or your panel is over 25 years old, you probably need an upgrade. Most homes built before the 1990s have 100-amp panels, which aren’t designed for modern electrical loads—especially if you’ve added central air, electric heat, or plan to install an EV charger.
Another red flag is if your panel still uses fuses instead of breakers, or if you see rust, scorch marks, or a burning smell near the panel. Those are safety issues that need immediate attention from a licensed electrical contractor in Johnston, RI.
We can assess your current panel, calculate your actual electrical load, and recommend the right size upgrade—usually 200 amps for most homes. The work includes pulling permits, installing the new panel, and passing inspection so everything is code-compliant and safe.
A licensed Master Electrician in Rhode Island has completed years of training, passed state exams, and carries insurance that protects you if something goes wrong. A handyman doing electrical work typically has none of that—and if they cause a fire or someone gets hurt, your homeowner’s insurance may not cover it.
Rhode Island requires permits for most electrical work, and only licensed electricians can pull those permits. If you sell your home later and the buyer’s inspector finds unpermitted electrical work, you’ll be on the hook to fix it—or the sale falls through.
Hiring a licensed electrical company in Johnston, RI costs more upfront, but it’s cheaper than redoing bad work, dealing with insurance claims, or failing a home inspection. We’ve fixed plenty of handyman disasters over the years, and it’s never pretty.
Most whole-home generator installations take one to three days depending on the size of the unit and whether we need to run a new gas line or upgrade your electrical panel. If your home already has natural gas service and a 200-amp panel, installation is faster. If we need to coordinate with the gas company or upgrade your panel first, add extra time.
We’re an authorized Generac dealer, so we handle the entire process—site assessment, permitting, installation, and startup. The generator needs to be placed on a concrete pad at least 18 inches from your home, and it requires both electrical and fuel connections. We coordinate inspections with the town of Johnston so everything is legal and safe.
After installation, we test the system to make sure it kicks on automatically during an outage and runs smoothly under load. You’ll also get a walkthrough on basic maintenance and operation so you’re not guessing when the power goes out.
Yes, we offer emergency electrical service for situations that pose immediate safety risks—like sparking outlets, burning smells from your panel, or complete power loss that’s not caused by a utility outage. Emergency calls are prioritized, and we’ll get someone out as quickly as possible.
Emergency service costs more than scheduled work because it requires pulling a technician off other jobs and often involves after-hours or weekend rates. We’ll give you an estimate over the phone based on what you describe, but the final cost depends on what we find and how long the repair takes.
If it’s not a true emergency—like a single outlet that stopped working or a light fixture that needs replacing—it’s usually cheaper to schedule regular service. We’ll be honest with you about whether it can wait or needs immediate attention. Most electrical issues don’t require emergency service, but when they do, waiting can turn a small problem into a dangerous one.
Electrical work is priced by the job, not by the hour, because every project is different. A simple outlet installation might cost a couple hundred dollars. A full panel upgrade typically runs between $2,000 and $4,000 depending on the panel size and how much rewiring is involved. Generator installations start around $5,000 and go up based on the unit size and site prep required.
We don’t give ballpark estimates over the phone because too many variables affect the final cost—existing wiring condition, accessibility, permit fees, and whether your project requires additional work to meet code. We’ll come out, assess the job, and give you a written estimate before any work starts.
Our pricing is competitive for licensed, insured electrical work in Johnston. You’ll find cheaper options, but they’re usually unlicensed or cutting corners. You’ll also find more expensive contractors, often because they’re paying for bigger overhead or advertising budgets. We price based on the actual work required and what it takes to do it right.
We’ve completed over 1,500 commercial electrical projects across Rhode Island, including retail spaces, office buildings, restaurants, and industrial facilities in Johnston and surrounding areas. Commercial work is more complex than residential because of stricter code requirements, higher electrical loads, and the need to minimize business downtime.
We handle everything from new construction electrical systems to tenant fit-outs, lighting upgrades, panel replacements, and emergency repairs. For businesses that can’t afford to close during work hours, we schedule projects during off-hours or weekends to keep your operations running.
Commercial projects also require more coordination—pulling permits, scheduling inspections, working with general contractors, and meeting specific timelines. We’ve done this enough times that we know how to keep projects on schedule and avoid the delays that cost you money. If you’re opening a new business in Johnston or upgrading an existing space, we can walk you through what’s required and give you a realistic timeline and budget.
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